China cracks down on ‘care-seeking’ doctors
China’s government on Wednesday banned some doctors from using online tools to seek care, as part of efforts to combat “care-seekers” who are taking advantage of its “care clearinghouse.”The move follows reports that some doctors have been using such services to obtain prescriptions for painkillers and even “medical tourism.”Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the move […]
Healthcare delivery in the face of climate change: a report
Health care delivery is often described as a “sustainable” profession but that description has become increasingly contentious.The report from Steward Health Care and the Australian National University’s Australian Health Policy Research Institute suggests that if the country continues to deliver services as it has done in the past, it may not be sustainable for long.Key […]
